Question

Discuss any five methods used for removing stain from fabrics.

Hint:

Think of the ways a stain can be treated: with a knife, in a reagent, with a sponge, with a dropper or with steam.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understand what is asked:
There are many ways of using a reagent or tool to remove a stain. We have to discuss five such methods, with one or two lines each.

Step 2: Method 1: scraping:
It lifts off excess staining material and loosens caked-on stains. It is done with a blunt knife.

Step 3: Method 2: dipping:
The stained area is dipped into the reagent and gently scrubbed. It suits a fabric with many stains or one large stain.

Step 4: Method 3: sponging:
The stained area is placed on a flat surface and the reagent is applied with a sponge. A blotting paper laid underneath absorbs it. The reagent is worked in a circular movement from the outer edge to the centre.

Step 5: Method 4: dropping:
The stained cloth is stretched over a bowl. The reagent is put on the wrong (reverse) side gradually with a dropper, followed by the other steps of laundry.

Step 6: Method 5: steaming:
The stained area is exposed to steam from boiling water.

Final Answer:
Five methods are scraping, dipping, sponging, dropping and steaming. \[\boxed{\text{Scraping, dipping, sponging, dropping, steaming}}\]